PHS Luxury Conference Registration Desk, staffed by Designs for Dignity, in the Chicago Merchandise Mart, LuxeHome! Checking in, Speaker, Robert Johnson.

The fabulous Karen Herold, Principal, Studio K Creative, checking in at the Luxury Conference, she gives a superb SMART Talk later in the conference.

Luxury Industry Builders, Architects, Designers, Landscapers, Realtors(R), and Affiliates gathered to connect, learn and grow together!

Wendy Cohen, CEO, PHS and Rebecca Pogonitz, PHS Midwest Director and Prinicipal Interior Designer, Gogo Design Group, kick-off the conference, wow sponsors and collaborative associations shout-outs!

Brian Jessen, SVP, Gauranteed Rate, presents "State of the Real Estate Market" to jumpstart the conference.

PHS events typically have awesome food and drinks. Thank You to Chef and Food & Beverage Manager, Shawn Ask, Marshall's Landing, for the delicious lunch feast, hosted by Guaranteed Rate.

PHS PowerConnection Lunch moderated by Michael Schmechtig, Owner, Schmechtig Landscapes, conference sponsor.

PHS PowerConnection Lunch moderated by Nancy Jacobson, Owner, Kitchen Design Partners, conference sponsor

Powerful Women sharing during the PHS PowerConnection Luncheon.

Catherine Schager, Principal, Catherine Schager Designs and PHS Advisory Board Member, moderates PHS PowerConnection Lunch.

Michael Freiburger, Owner and Director of Design, NewLook Development, PHS Advisory Member and current President of Home Builders Association - Chicago, moderate PHS PowerConnection Lunch.

Teak Barton, Owner Macnon Builders, moderates PHS PowerConnection Lunch Group.

PowerConnection Lunch Moderated by PHS Advisory Board Member, Mark Benner, MEB Architects.

PowerConnection Lunch moderated by PHS Advisory Board Member, James Dash, Carlton Dash.

Coach Melanie Towey, Conference SMART Talk Speaker shares EOS intelligence with Rebecca Pogonitz.

PHS Luxury Conference afternoon session, Break-out group tables, getting ready to experience incredible SMART Talks.

Wendy Cohen, CEO, PHS and PowerHouse Recruiting with PR/Marketing Communications Owner, Bear Icebox, Bob Spoerl prepping the A/V for a sensational afternoon.

Announcing and recognizing our Emerging Leader Scholars!

Emerging Leader Scholar, Ethan Nagar, Real Estate Broker recognized by Illinois Assocation of Realtors(R)- IAR and North Shore Barrington Association of Realtors(R)- NSBAR.

Emerging Leader Scholar, Ashlyn Powers, a certified NCIDQ interior designer with a professional Architectural educational background. Her work at NORR reflects that duality with a solid grounding in both professions.

Emerging Leader Scholar, Ariela Dvorkin, Global Plumbing Group. She currently sits on the Associate Board for Designs for Dignity and is the Lead Showroom Consultant for Global Plumbing Group’s flagship showrooms at the Mart.

Emerging Leader Scholar, Shannon Johnson, Berkshire Hathaway. Combining her background in retail management as well as interior design allow Shannon to find creative and practical options to fit your vision.

Emerging Leader Scholar, Stephen Quist, Roberts Ryan Insurance. a Commercial Account Executive with a background in construction and is also the fourth generation to work at Mangold Insurance. Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC)

Emerging Leader Scholar, Mike Davis, Davis Property Care. I am a Franklin native and business school graduate. Operating DPC since 2015.

Emerging Leader Scholar, Amanda Kurk, Kurk Concrete. She bought into the family business in 2013, shortly after receiving her BS in Structural Engineering from Milwaukee School of Engineering. She currently serves as the vice president and managing partner.

Emerging Leader Scholar, Rosemary Vespo, Global Furniture Group. Territory Manager, Dealer Sales-Chicago at Global Furniture Group USA

Emerging Leader Scholar, Nick Belling, Caesar Stone. Nick is passionate about custom counter tops!

Emerging Leader Scholar, Kathleen Hayes, Dal-Tile. Maintain relationships with Developers, GC's, A&D firms, and Subcontractors in the Chicagoland area.

Emerging Leader Scholar, Ray Sanders, The ABL Group. Passion for Tech Design Services

Emerging Leader Scholar, Travis Wallace, Jameson Sotherby’s Realty. Is a proud member of the highly accomplished Jackie Mack & More Team, where he enjoys working with first-time homebuyers, buyers looking for the perfect investment property, and sellers.

Emerging Leader Scholar, Ryan Morris. Highly energetic, detail oriented. Expert in the luxury design + build market.

Sensational SMART Talk Speaker, Alan Lev, Chairman, Belgravia Group. Generativity vs. Stagnation-A Roadmap.

The Evolving World of the Luxury Customer. Captivating SMART Talk Speaker, Pamela McNally VP NKBA.

Hitting the Ceiling. Melanie Towey, Consultant/Coach, delivers excellent leadership insights with her SMART Talk sharing EOS.

Chicago's Top-Producer Realtor(R) Carrie McCormick, shares an heartfelt SMART Talk on what it takes to be your own brand.

Larry Santello, Bosch, Thermador, Gaggenau, invites attendees to participate to WIN in showroom Hunt!

Moderator Celine Marcotte, GRAFF Global Projects & Hospitality Manager, shares her Break-Out Groups ideas in action take-aways. GRAFF Conference Official Coat-Check Sponsor.

James McClister, Custom Builder magazine, Editor, and conference Media Sponsor, shares insights from 2022 IBS Conference where 70,000 industry attendees gathered in Florida this past Feb 2022.

Reimagining Home – Our New Imaginational Hierarchy of Needs. Raad Ghantous, Principal/Sr Designer, Raad Ghantous & Associates, and VP of Design, Identity Hospitality, delivers Academy Award Winning SMART Talk and Video, Reimagining Home.

The Thrive 2025 Plan. Spell-Bounding SMART Talk delivered by Robert Johnson, Chief Economic Inclusion Office & General Council YMCA Metro Chicago and General Council, Solomon Group LLC

The Soul of Design. Iconic Interior Designer, Karen Herold, Principal, Studio K Creative, captivates with her Soul of Design SMART Talk. Karen shared a three of her firm's projects which were simply superb and awe-inspiring.

During Intermission, Wendy connects great people together - Custom Builder, Dave Brady, Real Estate Broker, Carrie McCormick, and Jack Pizzo, Landscape Architect were synergies ignite.

SMART Talk in full-motion with Carrie McCormick, Real Estate Broker with @Properties. title.

Introducing our next SMART Talk Speaker, with over 140 industry awards, Jack Pizzo, Founder the Pizzo Group of Companies.

Connecting people to the Environment. Jack Pizzo presenting SMART Talk on Live, Work and Play in Nature. Jack Pizzo, MS, PLA, ASLA, ICN, leads landscape architects, ecologists, consultants, contractors, and nursery professionals throughout the US.

The Amazing 2020 Emerging Leader Scholars gather for a Chicago Skyline group photo, so proud of these professionals!

Michael Mahin, Jenn Air hosts the PHS Luxury Conference Happy Hour Together Again, with Designs for Dignity. Conference Sponsor, we cannot wait to have a PHS event at Jenn Air's World of Whirlpool Penthouse later in 2022.

Laughing out Loud, Comic, Dario Durham does not disappoint!

Dario Durham, Comic, has everyone laughing with a final toast together, Happy Hour sponsored by Jenn Air.

Cocktail Happy Hour was perfect with the final day's performance by Comic, Dario Durham, hysterical.

Outside the Gates, PHS $20M Estate Hard-Hat Project Tour Begins

Spectacular Ocean View, Corona Del Mar, Newport Beach, Boat Harbor & Marina

Spectacular Ocean View, Corona Del Mar, Newport Beach, Boat Harbor & Marina

Spectacular Ocean View, Corona Del Mar, Newport Beach, Boat Harbor & Marina

Spectacular Ocean View, Corona Del Mar, Newport Beach, Boat Harbor & Marina

Primary Gourmet Gaggenau Kitchen

Luxurious Closet Suite by Michelle Carlson, California Closets

Donna Johnson, Wendy Cohen, Shannon Ratcliffe, Karen Okner (left to right)

Luxury Industry professionals gather for Opening Introductions

PowerHouse SMART Members Jennifer Convy, Mark Benner, Jason Lehnhardt and Guest, Carolyn Tracy

Luxury Industry Professionals Teale Hathaway, PHS Member Duane Draughon, Gary Trudell

Introducing the Dream Development Team - Donna Johnson, Brandon Linsday, Zachary Eglit, Josh Altman (left to right)

Josh Altman, Altman Brothers, Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing

Kimberly Smith, Raad Ghantous, Rachel Svoboda, Kelly Stewart (from left to right)

Brandon Linsday, Dan Parish, Wendy Cohen, Zachary Eglit, Josh Altman, Gary Trudell

Shaun Thompson, Stefanie Stroud, Stephanie McInnis, Julie Du Brow

Attendees experience the spectacular estates’ interior and exterior

Attendees experience the spectacular estates’ interior and exterior

Attendees experience the spectacular estates’ interior and exterior

Attendees experience the spectacular estates’ interior and exterior

Attendees experience the spectacular estates’ interior and exterior

Attendees experience the spectacular estates’ interior and exterior

Attendees experience the spectacular estates’ interior and exterior

Donna Johnson

Brandon Linsday, Zachary Eglit, Donna Johnson

Attendees experience the entertaining level

Attendees experience the entertaining level

Attendees experience the entertaining level

Attendees experience the entertaining level